Locals in Nanjing, the capital of east China’s Jiangsu Province, held a traditional ceremony on Saturday to celebrate the Goddess of flowers. /CFP Photo
They dressed in traditional Chinese costumes, burned incenses, and participated in activities such as arrow shooting and tea tasting. /CFP Photo
This traditional Chinese festival is a time for people to take field trips and enjoy the season’s flowers. /CFP Photo
Dating back to China’s Spring and Autumn Period more than 2,500 years ago, the festival usually falls on the 12th or 15th day of the second lunar month, depending on the region. /CFP Photo
